I woke up really early, probably the earliest time I did in my life. I carefully ironed my new shirt, my newly-washed pants and hastily took a bath. I put on this well-planned look especially for this day. I put on my newly-cleaned sneakers especially requested from my mom, took the newly-bought Topman fedora from the drawer and chose the best accessories that go with it.
Today is a special day. I can feel it.
I was anxious as I was on the cab to the Mall of Asia. I am a KPop fan and one of KPop’s favorite artists 4Minute is going to have a mall show today. As early as 10, I was already there.
I used to ask my classmates who were Anime Fans why they put in so much effort on mere animated characters. I asked them why they confine themselves into pseudo-worlds that only they could understand. I used to mock them because I thought they looked funny and weird with their costumes on cosplays.
When 4Minute finally came on stage and performed their songs, I couldn’t hide my happiness. I cannot describe the feeling that finally, I can see them with my own two eyes. I screamed, sang some lines and called their names. That must have ben the loudest shout I ever did.
(that’s me shouting at the audio)
After that, I joined the queue for the autograph signing. It was as if I was in heaven. I couldn’t believe that I was actually inches from them. They greeted my in English and Filipino and I in Korean. I couldn’t believe that I was talking to them and looking at them as they were signing my CD.
JiHyun: Hi!
Me: Hi! Anyeong haseyo!
JiHyun: What is your name?
Me: (couldn’t believe that she was actually asking for my name)…. Allen.
JiHyun: Allen?
Me: Yes!
JiHyun: (smiles) Thank you!
Me: Kamsahamnida!
I was grinning as I left her.
So now I understand what it feels like to be a fan and what it feels like to meet those people that you idolize. My brother would ask me why I’m doing this and what I gain from it. I didn’t know the answer then.
But now I know. Being a fan isn’t just about buying what they offer or shouting at them or creating banners for them. Fandom is also about idolizing. Being a fan taught me how to embrace different kinds of people and helped me understand the diversity of the world’s different cultures. When I became a fan of KPop, I learned how to present myself well, I learned how to make myself look better, act better and do things better.
We just can’t deny it. These idols turn us into better people. :)
wow… nice!!! they went to the philippines? jealous!! wish the will come to europe also =p
yes! and I think they’re going to Malaysia too! :)
wow naman… mga kpop artists…
ang gaganda naman nila. sarap i kiss.. hahaha
san ka nagpa autograph? sa likod? hehe
pa anyong anyong ka pa inenglish ka tuloy. haha
haha. sobrang ganda! ang bango pa at ang lambot ng kamay! sa album ako ngpa-autograph. toink. gusto ko sana sa noo e. wahahahahaha!
naalala ko ang bilis magload ng comment section dito. isa pa nga.
sige maglaro ka dito.
i can feel it.. you have become a better man.
kahit tumanda pa ang 4minute, idol mo pa rin sila.
haha. sabay lang kami tatanda ng 4minute kuya ax. pero pag 2ne1 yun, magpapakamatay ako mahawakan ko lang sila. :))
Certified Kpop FanBoy!!! keep it up friend! yeah!
oist allen, mahawakan mo lang sila?
grabe, bastusan. haha.
Nag-guest sila kanina sa ASAP. Napalakas nga ng sigaw mo. I can feel the excitement too.
haha. halata nga kuya rod. namaos ako pagkatapos. :))
Oh I can’t get the hype over them. Haha. Peace Allen!
Honestly, I’m starting to be annoyed by these so-called KPop groups. Halos pare-pareho na lang sila. Haha. Sorry. But that’s only my opinion.
Nagsimula lang yun ng sumikat ang “novadi, novadi, vatchu…” tapos nagsunod-sunod na. Kainis!
;) Btw, 1st year anniversary na ng blog ko kapatid. I hope you drop by.
hehe. that’s ok.
sabi ng professor ko dati sa sociology, if you want to get along well with people, you should never ever criticize what they like. Yun daw ang key to gain friends. :)
Hahaha. *peace*
haha, sila pala yun. cutey!
sabi ko sayo, nasa moa area lang ako. let me know pag napunta ka ulit dito.
oo nga pala no??? nakalimutan ko! kasi naman wala na ko naisip kundi sila. hahaha! sige ate chyng ill let you know. sa valentines ata anjan ako. magBig Date daw mga single sa barkada. :))